Douro River Map
The Douro River is a 897 km (557 mi) river through 2 countries. This map shows its course from Picos de Urbión to the Atlantic Ocean on shaded relief, with its river network, lakes, borders and major cities.
How to read this map
The Douro River is about 897 km (557 mi) long and drains a basin of about 97,300 km² (37,600 sq mi). Its average discharge is about 675 m³/s (23,800 cu ft/s). It rises at Picos de Urbión and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. It flows through or along Spain and Portugal. Tributaries include Águeda River, Távora River, Tormes, Adaja river, Corgo River, Esla, Pisuerga River and Tâmega River.
The highlighted blue line is the course of the Douro River as mapped by Natural Earth. Towns and cities on the map include Madrid, Porto, Braga, Vigo, Valladolid, Pamplona, Vitoria-Gasteiz and Burgos. Labeled countries: Spain.
Greens show lower elevations; tan and brown show higher land, with pale tones toward the highest terrain. Shadows emphasize the slopes, and vertical relief is exaggerated so landforms are easier to read. Dashed lines show country borders.
The relief uses Terrain Tiles (SRTM, GMTED2010 and ETOPO1 elevation data). Rivers, lakes, borders and the course of the Douro River come from Natural Earth, and the figures on this page from Wikidata. Natural Earth draws features at a small scale, so the line is a guide to where the Douro River is, not a surveyed boundary.
Blank physical map
The blank version keeps the mapped features and removes the place labels. Download it for a geography worksheet or practice identifying the features.
Douro River facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 897 km (557 mi) |
| Drainage basin | 97,300 km² (37,600 sq mi) |
| Average discharge | 675 m³/s (23,800 cu ft/s) |
| Source | Picos de Urbión |
| Mouth | the Atlantic Ocean |
| Countries | Spain and Portugal |
| Tributaries | Águeda River, Távora River, Tormes, Adaja river, Corgo River, Esla, Pisuerga River, Tâmega River, Tua River and Arda River |
Data sources and license
- Natural Earth (public-domain geography): Public domain.
- Terrain Tiles / Mapzen (SRTM, GMTED2010, ETOPO1): Open elevation data; source attribution retained.
- Wikidata (lengths, areas, countries and other facts): CC0 1.0.
Map design and rendered images: Atlas of Maps, CC BY 4.0. Source databases retain their own licenses; the map license does not replace them.
Maps of the countries: Spain, Portugal. Compare with the world rivers map.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Douro River?
The Douro River is about 897 km (557 mi) long, with a drainage basin of about 97,300 km² (37,600 sq mi).
Where does the Douro River start and end?
The Douro River rises at Picos de Urbión and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
Which countries does the Douro River flow through?
The Douro River flows through or along Spain and Portugal.
Can I download a blank map of the Douro River?
Yes. The blank version keeps the relief, rivers and borders and the highlighted river but removes the place names. Both versions are free to download as PNG and as an A4 PDF.
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